Obituary - Edith Louise LaFarge

Funeral services for Edith LaFarge of Fort Scott, Kansas will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Community Christian Church in Fort Scott under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. at the Community Christian Church. Burial in Fort Scott National Cemetery. Contributions to Show-Me Christian Youth Home at LaMont, Missouri or Community Christian Church. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Edith Louise (Main) LaFarge, age 99 of Fort Scott, Kansas died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in rural Fort Scott. She was born August 26, 1922 to Felix Brewster and Fannie Mabell Wilson Main near Sprague in Bates County, Missouri.

Edith is survived by two daughters, Karan Headley and husband Mark of Valley Center, Kansas and Arita McAllister and husband Randy of Fort Scott, Kansas; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; niece and nephews Louise Brown, Mike Cowan, Scott Main and Darrell Main; many great and great-great nephews and nieces; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; nine siblings; husband, Fay Howard LaFarge; and son, Duain Howard LaFarge.

Vehicle fire in Cass County

The South Metro Fire District crew of Station 41 were able to make quick work of this vehicle fire this afternoon. 

Thankfully there were no injuries. The cause is currently being investigated by the Fire Marshal.

Square Meals & Live Music

 

From your friends at Countywide Disposal

Friendly reminder to all customers that payments are due by July 31st for all quarterly trash services- please pay ahead of time to avoid any late fees or having account suspended.

Also—We know time is valuable. That's why we offer online bill pay! We accept payments by phone and via mail as well. 

See our website for more details or give us a call at 660-679-0717!

Adrian Senor Citizens

 

Curious about Home Schooling?

Curious about Home Schooling? 

Hearth and Home Educators of Bates County will be having an informational & planning meeting at the Butler City Park, near the aquatic center, on Friday, August 5, 2022. 

Planning meeting 9-11 am, Q & A/Information 11am -12noon. Drinks and snacks provided. 

Contact Scarlett Watson for more info at scarlettwatson30@yahoo.com, phone/text (660)-492-2625, or on 

Facebook @ Scarlett Daria Watson

Obituary - Dr. James C. Clouse, DO

James C. Clouse, DO., MACOI, FACOI, ABNM, FACNP, ABONM, FACNM, CBNC, FAAGM, 86, of Raymore, Missouri, formerly of Clinton, Mo., passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 2022 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born January 31, 1936 in Marshfield, Mo., the son of Leslie Orval Clouse and Hope (Bumgarner) Clouse. He married Debbie Sue (Matthes) Julian on June 12, 1998 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She survives of the home. Additional survivors are three sons, Narin Clouse (Gina), Greenwood, Mo., Justin Julian (Christina), Bozeman, Montana, and Jeff Julian (Michelle), Lenexa, Kansas; one daughter, Natashia Symes (Scott), Lee’s Summit, Mo. Dr. Clouse was proud to be grandfather to numerous grandchildren and spending time with them on his days off. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Brad Clouse, February 24, 2006. He obtained his pilot’s license, allowing him to fly to his various board meetings throughout the state and region. He would even fly family and friends to various cities for dinner. Dr. Clouse received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Mo. He completed an Internship and Nuclear Medicine Fellowship at Wetzel Hosptial in Clinton, Mo., and his Internal Medicine, Preceptorship at the Kansas City Veterans Administration Hospital. He began working at Wetzel Hospital in Clinton in 1962, and then made the transfer when Golden Valley Memorial Hosptial was built in 1972. During his 59 years working in Clinton, his hard work and dedication earned him numerous board certifications such as: Diplomat, American Board of Osteopathic General Medicine (January 30, 1973); Diplomat, American Board of Geriatric Medicine (July 1993); Diplomat, American Board of Nuclear Medicine (May 5, 1972); Diplomat, American Board of Osteopathic Nuclear Medicine (February 9, 1976); Diplomat, Nuclear Cardiology by Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology; American College of Nuclear Physicians; Board Certification of Nuclear Cardiology by Certification Council of Nuclear Cardiology (September 22, 1996); Master Fellow American Osteopathic College Internal Medicine MACOI; Fellow, American Board of Geriatric Medicine, Fellow, American College of Nuclear Physicians; Fellow, American College of Nuclear Medicine (September 2009); The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, a full member since August 30, 1979; Preceptor for externs, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Mo.; Clincal professor of Internal Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences; Clinical Research; and Gillum Society of Master Fellows ACOI, one of ACOI’s highest honors for service to the College of Internists and Profession. MACOI (October 2, 2015); Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons from 1962 to 2019, serving as President in 1978-79; West Central District Osteopathic Association from 1962 to 2019; and the American Heart Association from 1970 to 2003. He was also Chairman, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging with Golden Valley Memorial Hospital from 1972 to present; and Chairman, Department of Medicine, Golden Valley Memorial Hosptial. Fraternities that Dr. Clouse was a member of: Sigma Nu, Sigma Sigma Phi, Phi Sigma Gamma, Phi Sigma Alpha, Beta Beta Beta and Alpha Epsilon Omega. Dr. Clouse has practiced Internal Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare since 1972. He graduated from Drury University, Springfield, Mo., in 1957 with his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience, D.O., 1962; Nuclear Medicine Fellowship, Wetzel Clinic, Clinton, Mo., studied under Harvey J. Helton, D.O., 1965-1967; American College of Cardiology Certificate of Achievement in Electrocardiograms examination, June 1997; and Certificate of qualifications to perform, supervise and interpret PET/CT and SPECT/CT from SNM, August 9, 2011. In a nut shell, Dr. Clouse Practiced Internal Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and Nucler Cardiology at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare since 1972. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Clinton United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., just prior to the funeral service. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E.), or the Clinton Airport Associtation. These donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Pubic Service Announcement from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

If you are traveling north bound I-49 this morning where the lanes are uneven for construction, use caution when driving in the right lane. 

Water is quickly ponding in that lane and could be dangerous. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling the construction zone. Be safe out there!